Marilyn Hancock
From the Rector – Supporting St. James’ Thrift Shop Today I have two asks for you – prayer and action. First, please keep our Thrift Shop Manager Sandy Baker in prayer as she faces some serious health issues (not COVID related). Please also keep our dedicated staff (Becki, Sergio, Jeanne, and Ed), and the volunteers who…
From the Rector The one where I talk about prayer. Again. Today while sitting for a spell to think and pray in the Memorial Garden, I spied a hawk gliding high in the sky above, circling and probably searching for lunch. It brought to mind a poem by Mary Oliver. As far as poems go,…
Vestry Although our church building has been empty, there are still bills to be paid and new contracts to be made. Due to our current electric contract expiring in June, it was time to negotiate a new one. Thank you to Jane Barger who researched a new broker for our utilities. This new broker, CQI,…
From the Rector – The Basket Raffle is Here! This Sunday we kick off our biggest FUNdraiser of the year with the 13th annual Basket Raffle and Silent Auction. Tickets will be on sale after both services and the bidding sheets will be out and ready. There are over 60 themed baskets you can take…
Our Basket Brigade has been very busy and the completed baskets are on display in the sanctuary along with this year’s special assortment of silent auction items. There will also be 2 special raffles this year. We will begin selling tickets for all items this Sunday, September 15. HERE’S A SNEAK PEEK:
From the Rector – There’s Nothing Like A Summer Picnic As we enter the dog days of summer and start digging out those school supply lists and hit the back to school clothing sales, take a break to enjoy some family time alongside friends at St. James’ for a picnic after church on 8/18. Bring…
Vestry Over the last couple of months, St. James has hosted several social events that I hope you’ve been able to participate in. It’s hard to make time for everything, but some of the reasons I enjoy these activities is the opportunity to hear peoples’ stories: what are their hobbies? how did they meet their…
Environmental St. James will host a free screening of the new documentary, The Climate for Change is Now: Paris to Pittsburgh on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 7 pm. We will ask for a donation of canned for Mt Airy NET. Please plan to attend and invite your friends. Included for your edification is the…
From the Rector The 235th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland Last Friday and Saturday St. James’ Delegate Carla Kaufman and I attended our Diocesan Convention. It’s always fun to see folks who serve far and wide across our diocese, to visit the booths of all the vendors and organizations, and to pray together…
Vestry UPDATE: The Maryland Diocesan Resolution 2018-2 – Offer Caring, Practical Response to the Opioid Crisis in Our Communities On October 10, 2018, four individuals from St. James’, Janet McKeever, Meghan McKeever, Katie McKeever, and Rev. Kristin, attended a training hosted by Frederick County Behavioral Health Services on how to recognize, respond, and administer a…